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About this information
Open data is defined as structured data that is machine-readable, freely shared, used and built on without restrictions.
The key things to remember about open data are:
- #Availability and access#: the data must be available as a whole and at no more than a reasonable reproduction cost, preferably by downloading over the internet. The data must also be available in a convenient and modifiable form.
- #Re-use and redistribution#: the data must be provided under terms that permit re-use and redistribution including the intermixing with other datasets.
- #Universal participation#: everyone must be able to use, re-use and redistribute. There should be no discrimination against fields of endeavour or against persons or groups. For example, 'non-commercial' restrictions that would prevent 'commercial' use, or restrictions of use for certain purposes (e.g. only in education), are not allowed.
Updated datasets
As of April 2026, we have improved the “Federal Corporations” dataset by dividing the data into four …
This dataset provides statistics on download counts, visitors, as well as the increase of participation of Government of Canada departments …
In accordance with Appendix B of the Policies for Ministers’ Offices, the government proactively publishes the use of government …
Travel Expenses: The rules and principles governing travel are outlined in the Policies for Ministers' Offices, the National Joint Council’s …
All institutions subject to the Access to Information Act are required to post summaries of completed access to information (ATI) …
This table contains 39 series, with data for starting from 1991 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). …
Couriers and messengers services price index (CMSPI) by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). Monthly data are available from January …
Monthly average retail prices for selected products, for Canada, provinces, Whitehorse and Yellowknife. Prices are presented for the current month …
This table contains 27 series, with data starting from 1981 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This …
We regulate and supervise more than 400 financial institutions. In this dataset you’ll find a list of these institutions, updated …